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Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 euros to Church in Colombia to aid earthquake victims

The papal donation is an initial response to address the most urgent needs with more to come as new needs are identified.

Archbishop Coakley warns of ‘ominous path’ as Oklahoma, 2 other states execute condemned inmates

The archbishop has regularly urged the state to offer clemency to convicted murderers.

Australian former bishop Christopher Saunders convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse

The former bishop was convicted of sexually abusing two men. The diocese apologized to the victims and asked Our Lady Queen of Peace to intercede “on this journey of reconciliation, healing and hope.”

HarperCollins Christian Publishing announces launch of Harper Catholic

The new imprint will serve Catholic readers, authors, booksellers, parishes, and organizations.

A sign of peace at the ballpark: White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with ‘pope night’

To pull off the unique promotion respectfully, the White Sox marketing team collaborated early on with Chicago priest Father Tom Hurley.

Lilly Endowment awards $5 million grant to Notre Dame

A grant for Notre Dame’s New Horizons program, a California Catholic school replaces pride flags, a Kansas formation house to become a seminary, and more in this Catholic education news roundup.

German bishop: Vatican case against lay preaching ‘not entirely consistent’

Bishop Peter Kohlgraf said the Diocese of Mainz would observe the ban but that he will also not sanction parishes where laypeople preach at Mass.

Catholic bishops urge compassion, access to care be reflected in Medicaid rule

U.S. bishops are encouraging changes to the rule that enforces work requirements for Medicaid recipients to ensure that people in need do not lose coverage.

Peru seeks to turn Pope Leo’s legacy into an international pilgrimage destination

Pope Leo’s XIV’s upcoming visit to Peru can serve as a launchpad for turning the country into a regular destination for pilgrims, benefiting the local economy.

Haiti bishop says gangs target Church as violence shuts parishes, schools

The Church is “the last remaining bulkhead — moral, ethical, spiritual, and prophetic,” Bishop Joseph Gontrand Décoste said. “That is why they want to eliminate us.”